Description
Butternut squash, chicken, and wild rice casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, sweet roasted butternut squash, and hearty wild rice in a creamy sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or casual get-togethers, this one-dish meal warms hearts and fills bellies with its rich flavors. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet; cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, butternut squash, uncooked wild rice, cream of mushroom soup, sautéed onions and garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour mixture into a greased casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg